Bambu Lab X1E
Setting a print running
There is a micro-SD card located on the right of the control touch screen. Push it gently to pop it out.
Insert this micro-SD into the card reader on one of the Maker Space PC, then save your print file to it from Bambu Studio.
Starting a print
- Insert the micro-SD card into the side of the touch panel control. It will only fit in one orientation, so don’t force it.
- Select the “folder” icon on the left hand side.
- Choose the Micro-SD Card tab.
- Select your file from the list by tapping on it.
- You can change the filament you are printing with from this screen if needed.
- Select Print Now.
Removing prints
Wait for the printer to cool down, then carefully remove the build plate from the machine. Gently flex the build plate to pop the parts off.
Clean up any extruded material, including the calibration lines. Do not use a metal scraper on the build plate, you will damage the surface.
Build plates
There are a variety of build plates available, but the most commonly used (textured PEI) combination is loaded into the printer most of the time.
The printer detects which build plate is loaded and compares it to the build plate it is expecting in the sliced g-code file. If it starts complaining, check you’ve got it the right way around, and that the correct build plate is loaded. Also check that you have select the correct build plate when slicing your parts in Bambu Studio.
The build plate is held to the bed magnetically. To remove it simply pull up from the front, to replace use the guides in the back and slide the plate in at a slight angle until it is seated in the correct position.
Filament
This printer uses 1.75mm filament.
Unfortunately the Filamentive cardboard filament spool doesn’t fit into the AMS properly (the lid can’t close) so we use the Bambu Lab filament ordered through Additive-X. Refill packs are recommended to reduce the amount of plastic waste produced.